Bitcoin Magazine reports that Patrick Steven Yaroch, a 37-year-old former FBI agent from Ashburn, Virginia, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. He admitted to stealing approximately $2.47 million in cryptocurrency by using wallet credentials from 35 FBI investigations. The plea occurred on Thursday, highlighting serious breaches of trust within law enforcement.
Based on the Bitcoin Magazine report; not independently verified.
Source published: Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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